1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford TS-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 17 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford TS-50 (175 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TS-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1500 | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1500 | TS-50 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |